Recall 08V235000: 2008 Volkswagen Passat and 1 other model

Report received

May 28, 2008

Manufacturer

Volkswagen of america, inc

Potentially affected

6,579vehicles

Model years

2008–2009

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Volkswagen is recalling 4,079 my 2008 passat and 2,500 my 2009 tiguan passenger vehicles equipped with 2.0t fsi ulev ii engines. These vehicles have an engine control module (ecm) containing software that may not properly control engine idle with the air conditioning turned on. In rare cases, the ecm may unexpectedly increase engine rpm.

Possible consequence

An engine surge caused by an unexpected increase in engine rpm may surprise the vehicle operator and can result in a crash without warning.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and update the ecm software free of charge. The recall began on may 30, 2008. Owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2008 Volkswagen Passat168 complaints
• 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan168 complaints